When requested if he can see Murray returning subsequent 12 months, McEnroe defined: "At the moment I see him coming back, I don't know if the missus will put her foot down a little bit like 'hey, I need some help at home a little more' I am not sure.

"Obviously it is a difficulty I'd suppose, I'm positive she's saying 'do no matter you need' I imply he is 36, he has acquired some kind of steel factor in his hip - it does not get any simpler."

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